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Add 24/28 and 15/14

1st number: 24/28, 2nd number: 1 1/14

24/28 + 15/14 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 14 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    24/28 = 24 × 1/28 × 1 = 24/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    15/14 = 15 × 2/14 × 2 = 30/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/28 + 30/28 = 24 + 30/28 = 54/28
  5. 54/28 simplified gives 27/14
  6. So, 24/28 + 15/14 = 27/14
    In mixed form: 113/14

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